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Using APA Format

APA

The American Psychological Association (APA) style is used by multiple disciplines to establish guidelines for organizing academic resources and formatting scholarly communication. 

APA is commonly used in the following disciplines: 

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Sociology
  • Nursing
  • Communications
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Behavioral Sciences

Refer to your course syllabus to determine the accepted style for your assignment. 

Use the menu on the left for help citing resources using APA. 

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